![Brenda Waugh Esq]( "Brenda Waugh Esq")
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Brenda Waugh Esq
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
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West Virginia University
Brenda Waugh cares most about one thing when she is working with her Brenda Waugh cares most about one She brings her passion for justice and her compassion to improve client’s wellbeing to every case she works on, whether it involves negotiating with an insurance company, mediating a conflict between co-workers or helping a family develop a future in a collaborative divorce. Brenda cares about you!
Brenda brings over thirty years of experience to this work. While she has ample experience in the courtroom as litigator, she has also received additional education and training in mediation and negotiation to broaden...
![Adriana F. Estevez]( "Adriana F. Estevez")
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Adriana F. Estevez
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Immigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Adriana was born and raised in New York, and attended both college and law school in Washington, D.C. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, Philosophy, and Political Science from The George Washington University in 2009, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2013.
Throughout law school, Adriana worked for various nonprofit organizations in Virginia and Washington, D.C., focusing on immigration issues related to domestic violence victims, victims of crime, children, and family matters.
Upon graduation, Adriana moved to Virginia where she earned her license to...
![John C. Whitbeck]( "John C. Whitbeck")
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John C. Whitbeck
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
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George Mason University School of Law
John Whitbeck is the founder and partner of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, more specifically divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and protective orders, adoption, special education law, and mental health law.
He is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic.
John uses his expert knowledge of the law to advocate for his clients and their families.
![Cheryl K. Graham]( "Cheryl K. Graham")
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Cheryl K. Graham
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Experienced Divorce Attorney and Mediator
![James D. Livesay]( "James D. Livesay")
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James D. Livesay
10.0 
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLeesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
James Livesay is a founding partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C. He leads the firm's team of family law attorneys across offices in Fairfax, Arlington, Leesburg, Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1995 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998, Mr. Livesay served three years in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. He entered civilian practice as a family law attorney in 2001, and joined with partner Kevin Myers to found Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2003.
Drawing on his experience as a Navy JAG officer, Mr. Livesay established the military divorce section of the firm in 2003...
![Sarah Catherine Bruns]( "Sarah Catherine Bruns")
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Sarah Catherine Bruns
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
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George Mason University School of Law
For over a decade, lawyer Sarah Bruns has been aggressively protecting the rights of her clients in Northern Virginia.
As a seasoned trial attorney, Sarah has defended individuals charged with Murder, Rape, Robbery, Theft, and Drug Possession/Distribution. Sarah also has extensive experience in representing clients charged with traffic offenses such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI) and Hit and Run. While some crimes carry more severe penalties than others, Sarah handles every client’s case knowing that it is the most important one for that client. She believes that no client should be treated as if their issue is of little consequence.
Sarah’s...
![Ryan Schmalzle]( "Ryan Schmalzle")
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Ryan Schmalzle
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
George Mason University School of Law
Ryan M. Schmalzle is a principal and founder of the firm. His practice focuses on family law, civil litigation, and criminal law. Ryan regularly practices in several jurisdictions in Northern Virginia including Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Clarke County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester. He also practices in the Maryland Courts, including Frederick County and Montgomery County. Ryan is an adjunct professor of law at George Mason University School of Law where he teaches appellate writing. Ryan also serves as a Special Justice in Loudoun County and he presides over civil commitment hearings. Although Ryan’s primary love...
![Michael Jeremiah Seck]( "Michael Jeremiah Seck")
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Michael Jeremiah Seck
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Michael J. Seck, Esquire born Ann Arbor, Michigan; admitted to Virginia bar October 12, 2001, Supreme Court of Virginia, October 29, 2001, Supreme Court of New Jersey, December 7, 2002, United States District Court, District of New Jersey, December 31, 2001 Education: Elon College, North Carolina (B.A., Politics, August 1996); The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Michigan, (Juris Doctor, January 2001) Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Adult and Juvenile Felonies and Misdemeanors; Driving While Intoxicated; Traffic Law; Divorce; Domestic Relations; Adoption; Civil Litigation; Landlord/Tenant; Business & Corporate Law; Wills and Estates; HOA Disputes; Consumer Protection; Products Liability; Personal Injury ...
![Jenniffer DeNigris]( "Jenniffer DeNigris")
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Jenniffer DeNigris
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
![Douglas Sanderson]( "Douglas Sanderson")
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Douglas Sanderson
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(703) 934-1122
McCandlish & Lillard, P.C.
212 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Family, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School
Douglas J. Sanderson provides legal services in the multiple areas of commercial real estate, family law/domestic relations, and business organizations and transactions. In his family law/domestic relations practice, Doug counsels and represents people who seek legal assistance with, for example, separation agreements, divorces, and issues of child custody and visitation, equitable distribution, and support (spousal and child, as may apply), as well as, on a happier note, pre-nuptial agreements. Doug’s practice includes litigation as well as other methods of problem-solving, and he strives to assist clients in finding resolutions that avoid or minimize litigation, and to further that...
![Nan M. Joseph]( "Nan M. Joseph")
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Nan M. Joseph
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
![Jennifer Tomac]( "Jennifer Tomac")
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Jennifer Tomac
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
![Beth M McCord Paleos]( "Beth M McCord Paleos")
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Beth M McCord Paleos
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
I graduated from Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C. in 2001. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology at Arizona State University in 1991. I was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2001. Since then, I have been practicing law in Virginia with an emphasis on family law matters, including divorce, custody & visitation, child and spousal support, and domestic violence.
![Elizabeth S. Vaughan]( "Elizabeth S. Vaughan")
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Elizabeth S. Vaughan
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney
Elizabeth Vaughan believes that everyone who walks into a family lawyer’s office needs three things: A good listener, an educated counselor, and a fierce advocate. By first getting to know her clients and understanding what is important to them, Elizabeth then works with clients to make a plan that achieves their goals and takes the anxiety out of the court process. Elizabeth has practiced law in Virginia for fourteen years.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Penn State University and William and Mary Law School. In addition to divorce, custody, and support matters, Elizabeth has a particular expertise in adoption and child...
![Danell J. Palladine Esq.]( "Danell J. Palladine Esq.")
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Danell J. Palladine Esq.
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(703) 829-7701
Law Office of Danell J. Palladine, PLLC
116-R Edwards Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
Family, Business, Construction and Divorce
![Ariel L. Baniowski]( "Ariel L. Baniowski")
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Ariel L. Baniowski
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLeesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Ariel Baniowski is a Junior Partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Baniowski works in the firm’s Ashburn office, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Baniowski is known as one of the more aggressive attorneys at Livesay & Myers, P.C., and has litigated every type of family law matter in Virginia, including custody, support, separation and high asset divorce cases.
Ms. Baniowski's work ethic and drive are unmatched. To say...
![Maria Fostieris]( "Maria Fostieris")
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Maria Fostieris
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAshburn, VA Family Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Maria Fostieris is as an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2004, Ms. Fostieris handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Fostieris works in the firm’s Ashburn office, and represents clients in Ashburn, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Fostieris earned her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in 2003, after earning her B.A. from American University in 1998.
Ms. Fostieris started her career as a public defender in Leesburg from 2004–2009. In that position, she managed an extensive caseload...
![Amanda Stone Swart]( "Amanda Stone Swart")
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Amanda Stone Swart
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLeesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Amanda Stone Swart is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Stone Swart works in the firm’s Ashburn office, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Stone Swart is originally from Boone, Iowa. She graduated summa cum laude from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 2004, with Bachelor’s of Arts degrees in both Political Science and Journalism. Upon graduation, Ms. Stone Swart worked in politics in...
![Joseph Beale]( "Joseph Beale")
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Joseph Beale
Aldie, VA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
Joseph H. Beale has been providing exceptional legal services for individuals and families in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia for more than twenty years. Every client is important and with you he will develop a client centered strategy that fits your unique circumstances in order to meet your goals and achieve the best possible outcome for you in a cost effective, ethical and efficient manner. He believes in building strong and lasting relationships with clients based on trust, open communication and delivering results. He has a solid reputation as a skilled litigator and negotiator, earning a perfect 10...
![Jennifer Dore Cisneros]( "Jennifer Dore Cisneros")
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Jennifer Dore Cisneros
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Jennifer D. Cisneros practices in the following areas of law: Family law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation Rights, Adoptions, Spousal Support, Relocation Cases, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Crimes, Reckless Driving, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Wills and Probate, Trusts, Civil and Business Litigation and Debt Collection.
Steven Jackson
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Leslie Gonzalez Esq
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney
20 E Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Danell Palladine Dean
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Insurance Defense
Sharon Olivia Steele
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
Michael David Horton
Ashburn, VA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
44185 Paget Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20147
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Charles Joseph Carey
Ashburn, VA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Business and Divorce
![Merritt James Green]( "Merritt James Green")
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Merritt James Green
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMcLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Syracuse University College of Law and University of Oxford
Mr. Green is General Counsel, P.C.'s founder, managing partner and leads its employment law practice.
Merritt serves as an outside general counsel to numerous clients providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations. Merritt also represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Merritt received his J.D., cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law (1997). At Syracuse, he was an Associate Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and was Editor-in-Chief of The Labor Lawyer, the publication of...
![Afsana Chowdhury]( "Afsana Chowdhury")
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Afsana Chowdhury
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Focused exclusively on divorce and family law matters, Afsana Chowdhury is dedicated to providing her clients with top-notch legal representation at reasonable flat rates. She is nationally recognized as a top attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been named one of the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
From our office in Fairfax, the Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC serves clients in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia with professional, effective, efficient legal services customized to their individual needs.
Why Choose Us:
- Our practice is exclusively dedicated to divorce...
![Mehnaz I. Khan Esq.]( "Mehnaz I. Khan Esq.")
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Mehnaz I. Khan Esq.
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Ms. Khan is the managing attorney at Mehnaz Khan Law, PLLC, and has been working in the legal field for more than two decades in Northern Virginia.
She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. With extensive experience in Family Law, Immigration Law, and Estate Planning, most of her practice is devoted to litigation.
An immigrant herself, Ms. Khan’s personal experience in obtaining United States Citizenship through Naturalization can benefit you as well. She is well versed with what it takes to obtain a U.S. Citizenship.
She counsels clients throughout the Northern Virginia area in...
![Matthew Joseph Yao]( "Matthew Joseph Yao")
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Matthew Joseph Yao
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Elder, Estate Planning and Immigration
University of Virginia School of Law
My philosophy as a lawyer is to establish a strong attorney-client relationship. My goal is to connect with each client and deliver quality work, personalized service, and exceptional value. As your counselor and representative, you can be confident that everything possible will be done to protect your rights.
You will receive individual attention through every part of the legal process in order to achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. Please contact me to discuss your legal issues, strategies, and solutions in a straightforward and collaborative manner.
I am currently located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area....
![Elaine Jarvis]( "Elaine Jarvis")
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Elaine Jarvis
Front Royal, VA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
29 Crescent St
Front Royal, VA 22630
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
College of William and Mary
Eleven years’ legal experience in business law, corporate formation, compliance, complex consumer litigation, regulatory, contracts and bankruptcy law.
Local experience in family law; advocate for domestic violence survivors.
Four years in Am Law (top 100 American law firms) located in DC, with
business, bankruptcy and commercial litigation focus.
Experience in automotive and construction fraud litigation.
Fifteen years’ corporate experience, gained as business owner, award-winning author and airplane owner.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with UDAAP,
Bankruptcy rules...
![Muhammad Elsayed]( "Muhammad Elsayed")
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Muhammad Elsayed
Vienna, VA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
Muhammad is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in criminal, traffic and personal injury cases, as well as criminal and administrative investigations at the state and federal levels throughout Northern Virginia. His experience ranges from simple traffic violations to misdemeanors and serious felony charges, including malicious wounding, robbery, computer crimes, and murder. Muhammad also represents clients under investigation by state or federal law enforcement and witnesses in pending investigations and prosecutions.
A long-time resident of Fairfax County and a native speaker of Arabic, Muhammad Elsayed graduated from George Mason University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor...
![Christian Campbell]( "Christian Campbell")
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Christian Campbell
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Christian Campbell is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Mr. Campbell handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.
Mr. Campbell earned his J.D. from American University - Washington College of Law in 2021, after graduating cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015.
While attending law school, Mr. Campbell worked as a legal assistant at a law firm in Washington, DC. In that position, he supported attorneys in a wide range of fields, including antitrust, securities regulation, and white collar criminal defense.
After law school, Mr. Campbell worked...
![Maria Zamayar]( "Maria Zamayar")
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Maria Zamayar
Arlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Maria Zamayar is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Zamayar works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Arlington, and represents clients in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Zamayar graduated from Georgia State University before earning her law degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Ms. Zamayar earned a great deal of experience geared toward making her a successful family law attorney....
![Jason Alexander Weis]( "Jason Alexander Weis")
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Jason Alexander Weis
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
As a native of Northern Virginia, I have here focused my practice on providing sound and balanced representation to clients navigating the difficult legal waters of family law, including contested divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution. My persuasive style has been well received in courtrooms throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, and is sustained and continually nuanced by a body of experience sufficient to deliver sophisticated results for my clients. In 2015, for example, through negotiation or litigation, my firm handled the equitable distribution of more than half a billion dollars in assets. Business owners,...
![Carly Jehlen Hart]( "Carly Jehlen Hart")
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Carly Jehlen Hart
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
Carly Jehlen Hart focuses her practice in the areas of criminal and traffic defense, domestic law, and specializes in domestic abuse/violence. Ms. Jehlen Hart has been practicing law since 2010 and joined the Firm as a Partner in 2019. As a lawyer, Carly appreciates being able to help her clients, and getting to know them, during what is usually a very difficult situation, and the opportunity to advocate for them not just in their litigation, but for them in their lives.
Ms. Jehlen Hart graduated from the University of South Florida with two Bachelors of the Arts degrees in Literature and...
![Steven Goldman]( "Steven Goldman")
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Steven Goldman
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(571) 328-5020
Ext. 104
10300 Eaton Place, Suite 520
Fairfax, VA 22030
Family and Divorce
Albany Law School
Steven Goldman is a Partner at the Law Offices of Curran Moher Weis, P.C., one of the premier family law firms in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Through zealous advocacy, a well-balanced approach to negotiations, and a strong financial background, Mr. Goldman has had success litigating and settling highly contested divorces, custody matters, support matters, and other areas of family law practice. His success has earned him a positive reputation from his colleagues and peers in the matrimonial bar and, at the age of 30, he was recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Long...
